Occupational Therapist - Per Diem

christianacare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid PTO

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware, is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic inpatient team. You will primarily care for patients in acute care at Christiana Hospital Newark, with assignments across bedside, ICU settings, and small gyms.

The role offers a strong team approach, ongoing mentoring, and access to state-of-the-art equipment and professional development opportunities. The position includes weekend hours and the possibility of weekday hours.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Delaware as an Occupational Therapist.
• CPR certification is required.
• AOTA certification or membership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in acute care at Christiana Hospital Newark campus.
• Operate in settings including bedside, ICUs and small gyms.
• Collaborate with a dynamic OT team and interdisciplinary staff.

Education

BS/MS/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Delaware licensure or eligibility

CPR Certification required

AOTA preferred

Job description

Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

Life is full of choices, and whom you work for is one of life's most important decisions. ChristianaCare is ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation and has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health.

Christiana Care is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to work with a dynamic team in this patient centered facility. In this position you will primarily care for patients in acute care at the Christiana Hospital Newark campus. Patients are seen in this large hospital in various settings including bedside, multiple intensive cares and small gyms. This position will include weekend hours and the opportunity for weekday hours.

This exciting position allows you to see a large variety of patient populations including Neuro, Trauma, Cardiac, Orthopedic and General Debility while working with a supportive team of OTs. The OT experience at Christiana Care offers a strong team approach, frequent interdisciplinary interaction, ongoing mentoring, state of the art equipment and professional level educational opportunities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• BS, MS, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure or license eligibility in the State of Delaware as an Occupational Therapist
• CPR Certification required
• AOTA preferred

ChristianaCare Offers

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including medical/dental/ vision insurance coverage on your first day of employment, paid PTO, retirement plans, twelve weeks of paid parental leave, annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

If you 're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a ChristianaCare caregiver!

This is a flat rate position, any individual hired into this position will be paid $59.00/hour plus any applicable differentials.

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Oct 30, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/